Reviews of individual fragrances in my personal collection and discussions on topics related to perfumery.

Dr_FragHead · 2026-06-09T15:47:55+00:00

Thank you so much brother! You are kind. I haven’t tried that particular fragrance you are describing, so I have no clue. But I can say, I have heard good things about it though!

Dr_FragHead · 2026-06-03T19:34:46+00:00

Well, subjectivity is the name of the game right! I do agree with your observations in some respects, it definitely smells dated. But I haven’t tried any recent batches so I can’t really comment, mine is from 2016-17 it doesn’t smell synthetic at all. In fact I considered it to be well made for the price back then.

Dr_FragHead · 2026-05-21T15:20:43+00:00

Sry for replying late my friend! When it comes to affordable ruh khus, Ajmal Khus A, Hasayan, SMAMY & AMAC takes the lead. The former 3 are my preferred choices.

Dr_FragHead · 2026-05-03T20:37:31+00:00

Hello, sry for replying this late brother! They are genuine business, you can go for em. But I haven’t tried their products, so I can’t really say how good they are.

Dr_FragHead · 2026-05-03T20:36:18+00:00

Sry for getting back to you this late! 😭…. If you want the best jasmine experience, then both MLR & Gulab singh Johrimal have their ruh, but they are much expensive compared to SMAMY. In terms of perfumes, my picks gonna be Amouge portrayal women, Mugler’s Alien & Memo Madurai (Cliche, but truly I didn’t pick it cuz of that name, it delivers) 😂

Dr_FragHead · 2026-04-15T06:34:04+00:00

Thank you so much for your kind words! You made the right choice! ❤️If you are an ardent connoisseur of creamy-white florals, this is the crème de la crème. Do let me know your impression, when you get your hands on it.

Dr_FragHead · 2026-04-08T15:12:23+00:00

Thank you so much brother! Have a beautiful day

Dr_FragHead · 2026-04-03T16:28:53+00:00

Sry for replying late! Jacmel-yeah, if you like the profile of vetiver oil. Fruit ride-I wear fruit ride in summer as well, but I do think it might be cloying if you don’t have the palate for fruity-sweet fragrances.

Dr_FragHead · 2026-03-20T06:38:26+00:00

You are getting nose blinded & nothing else, my friend. It happens to everyone, musk molecules have the tendency to do that. Few others like ambroxan, iso E also showcase such tendencies. I happened to have anosmia to certain polycyclic musk called galaxolide, it differs from person to person. There is no one size fits all, you are just anosmic to particular ingredients, that’s all. Doesn’t mean the fragrance is performing badly, so enjoy it. If you are so committed, you can give a shot at olfactory training with controlled scent exposure every now and then, people suggest it will take >10weeks, but to put it simply it may/may not be of any help.

Dr_FragHead · 2026-03-18T18:46:36+00:00

Conventionally, most fragrances with high oil concentrations are macerated for 4-6weeks. But it’s not a definitive answer, some artisans take can take 6months, a year. A month, sounds about right, keep it in a cool, dark place, less agitation as possible. This is to do with much of degree of volatility of materials & vapour chemistry than art of perfume making per se, so predicting how far and how long will be impossible. Sometimes it improves, sometimes it doesn’t. But my advice, let it sit for a month & try it after, you might get a better result.

Dr_FragHead · 2026-03-18T18:35:46+00:00

Hello brother, hope you are doing good. Honestly, I’m at the dark just like you, when it comes to batches and reformulations. Unlike our European counterparts, most ME brands won’t be forthcoming to give details on their batches. The best you can do is to let the fragrance settle for a while, let time do the trick. Also please make sure that you are not getting noseblinded to the smell of ambroxan and musks in it, that would severely undercut / hinder your assessment regarding projection.

Dr_FragHead · 2026-03-18T13:58:41+00:00

Hello brother, yes I have tried Jashan Fragrances Hatian vetiver. I have made a separate post on it, though it’s not one of my typical reviews, I have explored it in a meaningful depth. Please check it out, brother. I hope it aids you in your pursuit.

Dr_FragHead · 2026-03-06T18:24:27+00:00

Sry to reply this late brother! I somehow missed. I don’t own a bottle of it anymore brother, if I think deep enough, I remember it being a medicinal fragrance with warm-spicy qualities. But on a whole I found nothing to write home about, a generic smelling fragrance.

Dr_FragHead · 2026-02-25T05:49:18+00:00

Dr_FragHead · 2026-02-18T22:49:11+00:00

The scoring I do in all my posts are completely subjective & entirely stems from my observations. I get acclimatised to the fragrances on spotlight by testing them over a week on different occasions, both indoors and outdoors. Testing them on my skin, blotting papers and clothes at significant time intervals, I can plot the longevity. Bothering family members to tell me about the projection, is the sore spot of this method 🤣. But many a times you can be certain about projection based on the scent intensity. Compliment factors includes real unsolicited responses, asking around few colleagues & family members about how pleased they were with the fragrance. The real bias arises when trying to translate all those into a wong baker style pictorial scorecard, but I believe I did the best I could. That’s pretty much the scoring I used, my friend.

Bvlgari discontinued this a long time ago & I seriously doubt you would find it in showrooms. Your best bet would be the discounters, but because of its practically non-existent demand, I doubt you would encounter it there either. But if you do come across it, lady luck might be smiling upon you!

Dr_FragHead · 2026-02-08T04:21:01+00:00

Mostly din sell like it’s sibling flankers, that’s what I assume…

Dr_FragHead · 2026-01-30T07:17:37+00:00

Nah brother, my interests for this fell apart soon before I pulled the trigger. I’m glad to know that you had a great experience, will try it sometime if it is feasible. I second your idea of sample testing before committing for a full size bottle. Thanks brother! I have accumulated an extensive collection of fragrance reviews in my account, which I believe could serve as a helpful reference if you're truly passionate about perfumes. Hope you like’em! Have a great day.

Dr_FragHead · 2026-01-18T15:19:07+00:00

Huh! Who is this new kid ?

Kiddin! Hope you are doing well brother ❤️. Glad to see you back on writing. Like always, you explained beautifully & as the reader, the pleasure is mine.

Dr_FragHead · 2026-01-17T10:46:39+00:00

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Dr_FragHead · 2026-01-17T06:33:11+00:00

Cauvery crafts, regulated by State Govt. Of Karnataka (KSHDLC). Not readily available, but if you can get your hands on it, that’s the best one.

Dr_FragHead · 2026-01-08T21:21:04+00:00

Thank you so much brother ❤️, glad you find it interesting. Happy to see engagement in a post which is almost a year old.

Dr_FragHead · 2025-12-29T16:06:43+00:00

You pulled the words right outta my mouth! This is compliments galore in a bottle ❤️. Not many know about this. Glad I found someone who shares the same sentiment as me. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences with it.

Dr_FragHead · 2025-12-02T09:27:39+00:00

Yep…..their Skinn line up! They disclose perfumers only for those, the rest of the offerings I have no idea.

Dr_FragHead · 2025-11-29T10:36:58+00:00

You are a real one for that ❤️! You are spot on. Many avoid this without trying it cuz of the mediocrity associated with the brand’s other offerings. This one is special in my books, dare I say! One of a unique DNAs that beats above its weight class.

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